Heavy snowfall on the heights of Jebel Al Lawz in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. SPA
Heavy snowfall on the heights of Jebel Al Lawz in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. SPA
The cold weather made for a perfect opportunity to build a snowman on Jebel Jais. The mercury hit -0.1 °C in January 2020, leaving the UAE's highest peak under a blanket of snow. Courtesy: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
The cold weather made for a perfect opportunity to build a snowman on Jebel Jais. The mercury hit -0.1 °C in January 2020, leaving the UAE's highest peak under a blanket of snow. Courtesy: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Snow falls in Ras Al Khaimah on January 25, 2009. Courtesy Mike Charlton
Snow falls in Ras Al Khaimah on January 25, 2009. Courtesy Mike Charlton
Snowfall on Jebel Jais mountain in Ras al Khaimah in January and December, 2017. Courtesy: Mike Charlton
Snowfall on Jebel Jais mountain in Ras al Khaimah in January and December, 2017. Courtesy: Mike Charlton
Snow blankets cars in January 2020 in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. SPA
Snow blankets cars in January 2020 in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. SPA
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, is turned into a winder wonderland by a snow blizzard, in January 2020. SPA
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, is turned into a winder wonderland by a snow blizzard, in January 2020. SPA
Saudis walk over snow after a heavy snowstorm in the desert near Tabuk, northwest of Riyadh in February 2015. Reuters
Saudis walk over snow after a heavy snowstorm in the desert near Tabuk, northwest of Riyadh in February 2015. Reuters
People play with snow after a heavy snowstorm in Amman in January 2015. Reuters
People play with snow after a heavy snowstorm in Amman in January 2015. Reuters
A Syrian man clears snow off his tent at a refugee camp in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa valley on January 16, 2019. AFP
A Syrian man clears snow off his tent at a refugee camp in Lebanon's eastern Bekaa valley on January 16, 2019. AFP
A Syrian man tries to warm himself as snow falls in the Terbol tented settlement in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, on 11 December 2013. UNHCR
A Syrian man tries to warm himself as snow falls in the Terbol tented settlement in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, on 11 December 2013. UNHCR
Syrian refugees play with snow during a winter storm in Zahle, in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. Reuters
Syrian refugees play with snow during a winter storm in Zahle, in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. Reuters
A Palestinian man cleans snow from his car in the West Bank city of Ramallah in December 2013 after a snowstorm. Reuters
A Palestinian man cleans snow from his car in the West Bank city of Ramallah in December 2013 after a snowstorm. Reuters
Palestinians walk on snow in the West Bank town of Nablus in December 2013. AP
Palestinians walk on snow in the West Bank town of Nablus in December 2013. AP
Palestinians play with snow outside the Al Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem in January 2013. AFP
Palestinians play with snow outside the Al Aqsa mosque compound in the old city of Jerusalem in January 2013. AFP
A boy makes a print of his hand on a car windscreen covered with snow before clearing it, during stormy weather in the Druze village of Majdal Shams on the Golan Heights in January 2013. Reuters
A boy makes a print of his hand on a car windscreen covered with snow before clearing it, during stormy weather in the Druze village of Majdal Shams on the Golan Heights in January 2013. Reuters

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Ice in the desert: does it snow in the Middle East?

Although the Middle East is known for its sunshine, the region faced many harsh winters over the years

Chris Maxwell
Chris Maxwell
UAE

February 07, 2021

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As the adage goes, there are only two types of weather to be found in the Middle East – hot and even hotter.

But although much of the region is blessed with year-round sunshine – with temperatures regularly soaring beyond 40°C – there are plenty of examples to pour cold water, and even a flurry of snow, on this ill-founded theory.

Does it ever snow in the Middle East?

While the region is known for its hot weather, snow is not unusual in some areas. For example, the snow-capped slopes of Lebanon's Mzaar and Iran's Shemshak ski resorts are famed.

But an icy snap in the deserts of the Gulf, where temperatures plunged to a bone-chilling minus 5°C near Al Ain on January 11, is much less usual. Residents even had to scrape ice from cars and icicles formed on trees and plants.

Even more unusual was the sight of camels crossing snow-covered desert sands in Saudi Arabia in 2020.

Historically, the Middle East has faced some severe snow storms, including brutal blizzards that devastated Iran in 1972.

Here, The National takes a glimpse at the times when the Middle East faced bleak winters - and look at why residents can sometimes find themselves caught in the snow.

Snow in Saudi Arabia

We all know camels are far more comfortable ambling over hot sands, but a herd of the beloved creatures were forced to dash over a thin layer of snow in Saudi Arabia in November 2020.

In the sand dunes near Ash Shuqayq, in the north of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al Hawawi captured the unusual sight of a herd of camels galloping over a thin layer of snow on video.

Mr Al Hawawi said he enjoys filming in inclement weather, and is used to rain occurring in the area.

The slow motion footage, including a baby camel, was a hit online.

Snow on UAE's Jebel Jais 

The UAE's highest mountain, Jebel Jais, is the place to be for those keen on some diverse weather.

In January 2020, the formidable peak was blanketed in snow during a spell of particularly cold weather.

Travel enthusiasts build a snowman on Jebel Jais. The mercury hit -0.1 °C in January 2020, leaving the UAE's highest peak under a blanket of snow. Courtesy: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Travel enthusiasts build a snowman on Jebel Jais. The mercury hit -0.1 °C in January 2020, leaving the UAE's highest peak under a blanket of snow. Courtesy: Ahmed Al Bedwawi

Ski slopes in Lebanon

You may not associate the traditional winter sport with the Middle East, but Lebanon is home to the region's largest ski resort.

Mzaar Ski Resort boasts 80 kilometres of ski tracks, with its three peaks ranging from 1,850 metres to 2,465m. There are also 18 ski lifts.

Skiers ride a lift at the Mzaar Ski Resort, one hour from Beirut, Lebanon. Getty Images
Skiers ride a lift at the Mzaar Ski Resort, one hour from Beirut, Lebanon. Getty Images

Authentic Lebanese food and a heated indoor pool with snow-covered views make it a great place to unwind after a day on the slopes.

The 1972 blizzards in Iran

In February, 1972 Iran was devastated by a series of brutal blizzards as temperatures fell to at least minus 13°.

About 4,000 people are believed to have died during the week-long storms as deep layers of snow covered rural areas of the country.

The UAE's great storm of 1963

While there's no record of snow, November 22, 1963, has gone down in history for one of the most destructive storms ever to hit the UAE.

From Sharjah to Abu Dhabi, torrential rain and winds close to hurricane force devastated the region.

Flimsy palm-frond homes were ripped apart, boats sank at their moorings and wind-driven waves pushed deep inland.

The death toll was not recorded but must have been considerable.

Courtesy of Vic Cozens
Courtesy of Vic Cozens

The storm was especially damaging because Abu Dhabi had no port at the time. Instead, goods were unloaded from ships directly on to the beach. Unprotected, the sea swept them away.

But it was in Dubai where the storm hit hardest. Those homes not destroyed were left knee-deep in floodwater. At the new Dubai International Airport, some light aircraft and gliders were tossed around like toys.

UAE battered by extreme weather in 2020

People run for cover during the March 9, 2016 storm in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, when strong winds and driving rain caused chaos across the UAE. Christopher Pike / The National
People run for cover during the March 9, 2016 storm in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, when strong winds and driving rain caused chaos across the UAE. Christopher Pike / The National
City streets were inundated with water, such as here on 8th Street in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
City streets were inundated with water, such as here on 8th Street in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
While the rain and winds caused major damage they brought smiles of glee for some of the younger residents of Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
While the rain and winds caused major damage they brought smiles of glee for some of the younger residents of Abu Dhabi. Delores Johnson / The National
The sky darkened from early on March 9, 2016. The view from Abu Dhabi's main bus station is of murky skies. Jonathan Raymond / The National
The sky darkened from early on March 9, 2016. The view from Abu Dhabi's main bus station is of murky skies. Jonathan Raymond / The National
However, storms have always been a feature of the weather here, such as this squall on Abu Dhabi's Corniche taken at some point between 1962 and 1964. Photo: David Riley
However, storms have always been a feature of the weather here, such as this squall on Abu Dhabi's Corniche taken at some point between 1962 and 1964. Photo: David Riley
Flooding is seen in Fujairah following heavy rainfall. Photo: Storm Centre UAE
Flooding is seen in Fujairah following heavy rainfall. Photo: Storm Centre UAE
Floodwater often inundated Abu Dhabi island during the 1960s as defences had yet to be built. Photo: David Riley
Floodwater often inundated Abu Dhabi island during the 1960s as defences had yet to be built. Photo: David Riley
A huge storm that swept through the region in 1963 left the Sharjah Airbase flooded, as this photograph shows. Photo: Vic Cozens
A huge storm that swept through the region in 1963 left the Sharjah Airbase flooded, as this photograph shows. Photo: Vic Cozens
Snow can also be common in the winter. Snowmen are often built, such as this one in Jebel Jais in January, 2020. Photo: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Snow can also be common in the winter. Snowmen are often built, such as this one in Jebel Jais in January, 2020. Photo: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Snow also fell on Jebel Jais mountain in Ras al Khaimah in January and December 2017. Photo: Mike Charlton
Snow also fell on Jebel Jais mountain in Ras al Khaimah in January and December 2017. Photo: Mike Charlton
Most of Jebel Jais was blanketed in a pristine layer of snow. Photo: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Most of Jebel Jais was blanketed in a pristine layer of snow. Photo: Ahmed Al Bedwawi
Dense fog is also common in the mountains, as this 2015 shot from Jebel Jais shows. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Dense fog is also common in the mountains, as this 2015 shot from Jebel Jais shows. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fog and mist cover the Burj Al Arab. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Fog and mist cover the Burj Al Arab. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Early morning fog in Discovery Gardens, Dubai in April, 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
Early morning fog in Discovery Gardens, Dubai in April, 2020. Pawan Singh / The National
Dense fog is common during winter, reducing visibility on the roads. Pawan Singh / The National
Dense fog is common during winter, reducing visibility on the roads. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Media City enveloped in fog. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Media City enveloped in fog. Pawan Singh / The National
Dust storms are also common, causing havoc on the roads such as this one from March, 2017 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Dust storms are also common, causing havoc on the roads such as this one from March, 2017 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
A lightening strike in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Storm Centre UAE
A lightening strike in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Storm Centre UAE
Another dust storm from 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National
Another dust storm from 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National
A dust storm passes by the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah, April, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A dust storm passes by the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah, April, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rain storms can cause the most chaos, however, as the March 2016 one did. A construction barrier fell onto parked cars in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Rain storms can cause the most chaos, however, as the March 2016 one did. A construction barrier fell onto parked cars in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Trees were uprooted on 29th Street in Abu Dhabi during the same storm. Ravindranath K / The National
Trees were uprooted on 29th Street in Abu Dhabi during the same storm. Ravindranath K / The National

More than half a century on from the events of 1963, the UAE was hit by another barrage of damaging weather.

In January last year, about a year’s worth of rain fell on some parts of the country in the course of a weekend, forcing a number of schools to shut in Dubai and Abu Dhabi owing to damage as a result of the three-day deluge.

Nature's role in cold weather in the desert

The landscape of the Middle East – complete with rugged mountains and vast deserts – plays a significant part in turning down the heat.

Desert conditions are usually scorching during the day, but temperatures drop drastically during the night because the air is so dry that heat rapidly escapes.

Another factor is sand, which does not retain heat, so when the sun sets there is no heat for the surface to absorb.

What goes up must come down, in temperature that is, when it comes to the mountainous terrain of the Middle East.

As air rises it expands and cools, making a mountain top a tough spot for those not wrapped up warm.

A version of this story was first published on January 12, 2021.

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Number of cabins: 2,217

Length: 315.3 metres

Maximum speed: 22.7 knots (42kph)

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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
 
Started: 2021
 
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
 
Based: Tunisia 
 
Sector: Water technology 
 
Number of staff: 22 
 
Investment raised: $4 million 
RESULT

Huddersfield Town 1 Manchester City 2
Huddersfield: Otamendi (45' 1 og), van La Parra (red card 90' 6)
Man City: Agüero (47' pen), Sterling (84')

Man of the match: Christopher Schindler (Huddersfield Town)

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh117,059

How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE

When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

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THE SPECS

GMC Sierra Denali 1500

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Power: 420hp

Torque: 623Nm

Price: Dh232,500

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